Home automation is a broad term that can apply to many home systems. We think of it as easy, all-purpose control system that makes life simpler, safer, more fun, and saves energy-all at the same time!
A typical home contains many different systems. These can include whole house music, intercom, distributed video, networking, security, lighting control, heating and cooling systems, cameras, pool and spa control, gate control, etc. A home automation system ties all of these systems together so you can interface with them from one point of contact.
Custom Programming
With custom programming, you can automate and control all of these varying home systems to make your life simpler and make your home a safer place. For example, custom programming can allow events to occur based upon other events. A fire code from the alarm system can cause the home automation system to tell the lighting system to flash your exterior lighting so your home is easy for emergency personnel to find. The magic of custom programming is obvious when you are ready to relax or entertain and pressing one button begins a whole sequence of events. For example, setting lighting scenes, starting music in the appropriate rooms, and telling landscape lights to stay on late if you’re entertaining guests.
Wireless Touch Panels
A complete home automation system includes and communicates with all of the subsystems mentioned above. Any single subsystem can operate independently in a well-designed automation system. By using wireless touch panels, wall mounted touch panels or keypads, and even iPads (seen below), iPhones or iPod Touches, you tell your home automation system how to control all of your subsystems.
Designing an automation system that meets your needs is a process of discovering how you will use your home and what is important to you. Hifi House was one of the very first companies to venture into home automation. We have over 50 years of experience working with automation, from the early days of primitive control to today’s most sophisticated designs. This unparalleled expertise will allow us to find the perfect system to fit your needs.
